Unlike the broad traits supposedly assessed by personality tests, self-control struck Mischel as potentially measurable.
If Mischel and his team succeed, they will have outlined the neural circuitry of self-control.
One of her main research projects looked at the relationship between self-control and grade-point average.
David Laibson, an economist at Harvard University, believes that the problem is lack of self-control.
Do you have enough self-control to surrender to the moment and experience timeless bliss?
Is it beyond their self-control to simply keep spending at only the rate of inflation?
But as long Mr Thaksin remains in power, his opponents will struggle to maintain their self-control.
The abilities I have usually focused on are intelligence, creativity, self-control, and, of course, mathematical skill.
Those that had to focus were exerting considerable self-control not to look at the random words.
Moussavi has called on Iranians to "exercise self-control, " while still supporting their right to demonstrate.
Research shows that even a single instance of exclusion can undermine well-being, IQ test performance and self-control.
Mr Keene, of Bath, denies murder but has admitted manslaughter on the grounds of loss of self-control.
Researchers from the University of Georgia recruited 51 students who performed two tasks to test self-control.
It was a classic example of a lack of self-control, which had serious consequences for them personally.
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In a series of clever experiments, the Canadian scientists demonstrated that triggering subconscious thoughts of faith increased self-control.
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Two marketing professors say their research shows that using online social networks can influence behavior by reducing self-control.
While patience is steadfastness and self-control in the face of provocation and delay, it is definitely not idleness.
Given that self-control is important for maintaining social order and personal well-being, this subtle effect could have widespread impact.
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Needless to say, we still don't know why inklings of religion increase self-control.
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The imbalance seemed to kill my normal disposition, my self-control and my patience.
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Mr Mansell said the prosecution did not accept that Mr Wilkinson's medical conditions affected his ability to exercise self-control.
Each morning I would try to change my natural tendency by exerting self-control.
Rather, their early education leads to long-term improvements in "noncognitive" skills, boosting character traits such as self-control and conscientiousness.
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This is not to say that private landowners cannot also exercise collective self-control.
When you get home, your self-control is so exhausted that you kick the cat or reach for the cookie jar.
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"If you have self-control, the credit card can be a very meaningful tool to manage your money wisely, " Bentley said.
Her self-control, her knack of sweeping problems into some corner-cabinet of her mind, is even more amazing than her husband's.
Mischel argues that intelligence is largely at the mercy of self-control: even the smartest kids still need to do their homework.
Farrow had been diagnosed with a psychopathic personality disorder and his barrister argued it "substantially affected" his ability to exercise self-control.
Mastering self-control is a big enough challenge, none of us should feel like we have to do it on our own.
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